Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Maiden Juvenile Plate
RAPTOR KING (9) sets the standard after a debut 3rd at Vaal over 1199m, beaten 2.75L from a wide draw, and should be suited stepping to 1399m. LIFE IN COLOUR (6) is a key chance off a close 3rd at Turffontein over 1160m, beaten 1.15L, and draws better. COUNT OF CAPRI (2) can improve up in trip from the inside gate after two 1000m runs, while REVITALISE (10) did enough when 5th of 7 over 1160m to be in the mix despite a wide draw.
Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Act Of War out of Running Brave on debut for Fanie Bronkhorst. Carries 60kg from barrier 6 with C Maujean engaged. Pedigree suggests speed influences. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up here after 73 days. Last start 6th of 6 at Turffontein over 1000m on 7 Mar, beaten 2.06L with 57.5kg at $51 from barrier 1 behind World Attraction. Debut was 6th of 7 at Vaal over 1000m on 17 Jan, beaten 0.69L with 60kg at $9. Draws barrier 1 again and carries 60kg; can improve.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.06L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.69L | $9.00 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Futura on debut for Mike Azzie. Carries 60kg from barrier 4 with G Lerena booked. Early learning curve likely. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up run at Turffontein on 28 Apr over 1160m saw him finish 8th of 8, beaten 16.47L behind Wild As The Wind at $81 with 57.5kg on GOOD. Debut was 7th of 8 over 1160m on 12 Apr, beaten 15.63L at $81. Steps up 239m, draws 11, and rises to 60kg for Jason Gates for D Gray St John. Needs sharp improvement but can progress with experience.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 16.47L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.63L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Willow Magic having his second start. Last start 9th of 10 at Turffontein over 1399m on 19 Apr, beaten 90.11L on Good going with 56kg at $51, behind Best Candidate. Carries 60kg now and retains a low draw in barrier 3. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 90.11L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a solid 3rd at Turffontein over 1160m on 28 Apr, beaten 1.15L on a Good track at $5.50 behind Wild As The Wind. Earlier finished 7th at Vaal over 1200m on 31 Mar, 6.9L off Sherlock Holmes at $7. Carries 60kg again and draws better moving from barrier 9 to 5, with Mickaelle Michel staying on for Corne Spies. Can feature with further improvement second run at the trip.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.15L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.9L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Master Of My Fate on debut for Michael Nicholas Houdalakis. Draws barrier 10 with Craig Zackey booked and carries 60kg. Breeding suggests speed influences. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Fire Away out of Always Red makes his debut for Tony Peter. Draws barrier 9 with Kyle Strydom up and carries 60kg. Set-up suggests he will improve with experience. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up after a debut 3rd at Vaal over 1199m on 21 Apr, beaten 2.75L on Good going at $7. Draws better today (barrier 7 after 11) and stays with K De Melo for Joey Soma. Up 200m in trip with the same 60kg. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Back in trip last time, improved to 5th of 7 at Turffontein over 1160m on 30 Apr, beaten 8.46L at $71 on good ground with 58.5kg. Debut run at Vaal over 1000m on 26 Mar saw him 8th of 8, a long way back at $21 with 60kg. Now third start, draws barrier 12 and carries 60kg for M Yeni for Robyn Klaasen. Can improve with added experience.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.46L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 90.53L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up 21 days after finishing 6th of 8 at Turffontein over 1160m on 28 Apr, beaten 8.92L at $14 on good ground. Debuted at Vaal when 7th of 8 over 1199m on 24 Jan, 13.3L off Gimme A Vodka at $20. Two-year-old gelding by Erupt, now draws barrier 2 and carries 60kg with Serino Moodley for Tony Peter. Needs to lift, but the soft draw can help; place claims.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.92L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.3L | $20.00 |
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Declarationofpeace out of Suntrax. Trained by Warrick/We Marwing with Kobeli Lihaba booked and drawn barrier 8 with 60kg. Debut profile only, no exposed race form provided. Can improve with race experience.